Mishustin: Russia and Tajikistan are strengthening trade and economic ties

The Prime Minister of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, during a meeting with his Tajik counterpart Kokhir Rasulzoda, stated that “Russia and Tajikistan prioritize the enhancement of trade and economic ties, and the protection of bilateral cooperation from illegal Western sanctions.”

Mishustin emphasized that the governments of Russia and Tajikistan are ensuring the implementation of the agreements made by the leaders of the two countries.

The Prime Minister of Russia reminded that Russia is the leading foreign trade partner of Tajikistan, and in 2022, mutual trade turnover increased by 18% and reached nearly 105 billion rubles (about 1.3 billion dollars).

Mishustin claimed that “Russian investments in the economy of Tajikistan are increasing, Russian companies are actively working in the energy sector, digital economy, healthcare, tourism, and a number of other industries.”

From June 7 to 9, meetings of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and the Council of Heads of Governments of the CIS took place in Sochi.

Speaking at the meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, the Prime Minister of Tajikistan Kokhir Rasulzoda called on the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union to cooperate more closely with Tajikistan in the areas of trade, industry, and hydropower. He emphasized that Tajikistan is interested in increasing trade turnover with all CIS countries, particularly with Russia, Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

Against the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Western countries have imposed sanctions against Russia. The European Union is concerned that some Central Asian countries are helping Russia circumvent sanctions.